The 2018 Fender Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster in Daphne Blue is one of the most distinctive American-made Jazzmaster models Fender produced to celebrate six decades of its iconic offset electric guitar.

Rather than using the traditional dual single-coil Jazzmaster layout, this limited-edition model features three Tim Shaw-designed custom humbuckers housed beneath Filter’Tron-style covers, giving it a unique combination of classic offset styling and considerably broader, more powerful electronics.

A 5-way blade selector provides familiar multi-pickup switching, while an additional upper-bout toggle expands the available combinations further. The result is a Jazzmaster capable of everything from clear, chiming clean sounds through to thicker rock and overdriven tones.

Built in the USA with an alder body, gloss nitrocellulose Daphne Blue finish, ’60s Oval “C” maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, this is a particularly unusual and collectible Jazzmaster variation.

This Pre-Owned example is in Very Good condition, carries serial number US18032711, and includes a hardcase.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Fender
Model	Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster
Year	2018
Country	USA
Finish	Daphne Blue
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup Layout	Triple Humbucker
Pickups	Tim Shaw-Designed Custom Humbuckers
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned
Case	Hardcase Included

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned 2018 Fender Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster in Very Good condition.

The Very Good condition grade reflects a guitar that has been well looked after overall while showing the light signs of previous use expected from a Pre-Owned instrument.

Serial number: US18032711.

A hardcase is included.

KEY FEATURES

• Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Jazzmaster

• Produced for Fender’s 2018 Jazzmaster anniversary

• Made in USA

• Daphne Blue finish

• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

• Alder body

• Maple neck

• ’60s Oval “C” neck profile

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 9.5" fingerboard radius

• 25.5" scale length

• 21 Narrow Tall frets

• Bone nut

• Three Tim Shaw-designed custom humbuckers

• Filter’Tron-style pickup covers

• 5-way blade selector

• Additional upper-bout switching

• Master Volume

• Master Tone

• Vintage-style floating tremolo

• Tremolo lock button

• Screw-in tremolo arm

• Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuners

• 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard

• Aged White Witch Hat controls

• Nickel/chrome hardware

• Very Good Pre-Owned condition

• Hardcase included

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The Triple Jazzmaster is much more than a cosmetic anniversary model.

Its three Tim Shaw-designed pickups transform the traditional Jazzmaster format into something far broader and more powerful while retaining the feel and visual identity that make Fender offsets so distinctive.

The neck and middle pickups retain plenty of clarity and chime, while the bridge pickup adds greater output and bite for rock and higher-gain playing.

For players who like Jazzmaster ergonomics but want something significantly different from the usual dual single-coil formula, this is a genuinely unusual Fender.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Limited 60th Anniversary Model

Fender introduced the Triple Jazzmaster in 2018 as part of the Jazzmaster’s 60th Anniversary celebrations.

It was produced as a limited-edition model rather than becoming part of the regular Jazzmaster range.

USA Construction

This example carries serial number US18032711, identifying it with Fender’s 2018 American production.

The model was manufactured in the USA and positioned as a premium limited-edition instrument.

Alder Body

The body is made from alder, a traditional Fender material known for balanced response, clear mids and a versatile overall tonal foundation.

Daphne Blue Nitrocellulose Finish

The guitar is finished in Daphne Blue with gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.

The combination of vintage-inspired colour and nitro finish gives the model a distinctly classic Fender appearance despite its unconventional electronics.

’60s Oval “C” Maple Neck

The maple neck uses Fender’s ’60s Oval “C” profile, offering a comfortable vintage-inspired shape without becoming excessively bulky.

Rosewood Fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard provides a classic visual contrast against the maple neck and Daphne Blue body.

9.5" Fingerboard Radius

The 9.5" radius provides a more modern playing feel than a strongly curved vintage-spec Fender board while retaining traditional Jazzmaster character.

21 Narrow Tall Frets

The 21 Narrow Tall frets offer a useful combination of vintage-style width and additional height for comfortable bending and articulation.

Three Tim Shaw-Designed Humbuckers

The defining feature of this guitar is its trio of Tim Shaw-designed custom humbuckers.

These were developed specifically for the model and housed beneath Filter’Tron-style covers, giving the guitar a completely different tonal personality from a conventional Jazzmaster.

Bridge Pickup

The bridge pickup provides the strongest output and bite of the three, making it especially useful for rock rhythm and lead work.

Middle Pickup

The middle pickup adds additional switching flexibility and helps create the distinctive combined sounds available from the 5-way selector.

Neck Pickup

The neck pickup provides the warmest voice, while still retaining plenty of definition.

Five-Way Switching

A Strat-style 5-way blade switch controls the three pickups:

1. Bridge

2. Bridge + Middle

3. Middle

4. Middle + Neck

5. Neck

This gives the guitar a much broader standard switching palette than a traditional Jazzmaster.

Additional Upper-Bout Toggle

The upper-bout toggle expands the pickup combinations beyond the 5-way blade.

It allows additional neck/bridge interaction and gives access to combinations unavailable from the blade selector alone.

Master Volume & Tone

Rather than using the conventional Jazzmaster rhythm circuit, the Triple Jazzmaster uses a simpler Master Volume and Master Tone layout.

This makes operation more immediate while allowing the pickup system to remain the main focus.

Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo

The guitar retains the classic Jazzmaster/Jaguar-style floating tremolo, complete with tremolo lock button and screw-in arm.

This provides the smooth, subtle vibrato response associated with Fender offset guitars.

Pure Vintage Tuners

Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuning machines maintain the vintage-inspired appearance of the headstock.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Fender 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster is particularly well suited to offset enthusiasts, collectors and players who want Jazzmaster styling with a much broader and more powerful pickup configuration.

It is equally at home with indie, alternative, shoegaze, rock, pop, experimental and heavier styles.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The Triple Jazzmaster works particularly well for:

• Indie

• Alternative

• Shoegaze

• Rock

• Post-rock

• Pop

• Experimental music

• Ambient guitar

• Clean rhythm

• Higher-gain lead work

• Studio sessions

The triple-humbucker layout means it can cover considerably more gain than a conventional vintage-spec Jazzmaster while still producing useful clean combinations.

HOW IT COMPARES

Triple Jazzmaster vs Traditional Jazzmaster

A conventional Jazzmaster uses two wide single-coil pickups and its distinctive rhythm/lead switching system.

The Triple Jazzmaster replaces that layout with three humbuckers, 5-way switching and an additional toggle, dramatically expanding its range and output.

Triple Jazzmaster vs Stratocaster

The 5-way pickup selector gives the guitar a degree of Strat-like switching flexibility, but the three humbuckers and Jazzmaster body/tremolo create a completely different overall sound and feel.

Triple Jazzmaster vs Standard Dual-Humbucker Guitar

A conventional HH guitar provides neck, combined and bridge selections.

The Triple Jazzmaster adds a third pickup and multiple blended positions for considerably more tonal variety.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Fender
Model	Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster
Model Number	0173900704
Year	2018
Serial Number	US18032711
Country of Manufacture	USA
Finish	Daphne Blue
Body Shape	Jazzmaster
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Profile	’60s Oval “C”
Neck Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	9.5"
Scale Length	25.5" / 648mm
Frets	21 Narrow Tall
Nut	Bone
Nut Width	1.685" / 42.8mm
Position Inlays	Pearloid Dots
Pickup Configuration	HHH
Neck Pickup	Tim Shaw-Designed Custom Humbucker
Middle Pickup	Tim Shaw-Designed Custom Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Tim Shaw-Designed Custom Humbucker
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Main Switching	5-Way Blade
Additional Switching	Upper-Bout Toggle
Bridge	Jazzmaster / Jaguar Style
Tremolo	Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo
Tremolo Lock	Yes
Tremolo Arm	Screw-In Type
Tuners	Pure Vintage Single-Line Fender Deluxe
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs	Aged White Witch Hat
Hardware	Nickel / Chrome
Case	Hardcase Included
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Fender Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Jazzmaster fans who want something much rarer and more versatile than a conventional two-pickup offset, as well as collectors looking for one of Fender’s more unusual 2018 anniversary models.

Customers usually upgrade from: Standard Jazzmasters, American Professional offsets, Player-series guitars and traditional dual-humbucker electrics.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, fuzz, overdrive, distortion, reverb, delay and modulation effects.

Our tip: Spend some time with the pickup combinations rather than treating this like a conventional Jazzmaster. The 5-way blade and additional upper-bout switching are central to what makes the Triple Jazzmaster special.

Showroom feedback: This is one of the most unusual production Jazzmasters Fender has released. The three Filter’Tron-style Tim Shaw pickups look fantastic against the Daphne Blue and tortoiseshell combination, while the electronics make it far more versatile than its vintage-inspired appearance suggests.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Fender Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster offers the opportunity to own a relatively uncommon American-made Fender produced specifically for the Jazzmaster’s 60th anniversary.

This example is in Very Good condition, dates to 2018, and includes a hardcase.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging Fender, Pre-Owned and vintage guitars.

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• Request a Video Demo option

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Fender Triple Jazzmaster used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Fender Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Triple Jazzmaster in Very Good condition.

What year was it made?

Serial US18032711 and the model release both identify it as a 2018 guitar.

Where was it made?

It was made in the USA.

Why was this model produced?

It was released as part of Fender’s 60th Anniversary celebration of the Jazzmaster in 2018.

What finish does it have?

It has a Daphne Blue gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

What is the body made from?

The body is made from alder.

What is the neck made from?

It has a maple neck.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a rosewood fingerboard.

What is the neck profile?

It uses Fender’s ’60s Oval “C” profile.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It has a 9.5" radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses Fender’s traditional 25.5" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 21 Narrow Tall frets.

What pickups are fitted?

It has three Tim Shaw-designed custom humbuckers.

Are they Jazzmaster single coils?

No. This limited-edition model uses three humbuckers beneath Filter’Tron-style covers.

What pickup configuration does it have?

It uses an HHH configuration.

What does the 5-way switch do?

It selects Bridge, Bridge + Middle, Middle, Middle + Neck and Neck.

What does the additional toggle do?

The upper-bout toggle expands the available pickup combinations beyond the standard 5-way selector.

Does it have a traditional Jazzmaster rhythm circuit?

No. The Triple Jazzmaster uses Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-way switching and the additional upper-bout toggle instead.

Does it have a Jazzmaster tremolo?

Yes. It uses a vintage-style floating tremolo with tremolo lock.

Does it require a battery?

No. It uses passive electronics.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

What condition is it in?

This example is in Very Good condition.

Is it collectible?

It has strong collector appeal because it was a limited-edition 2018 anniversary model with a unique pickup configuration not found on standard Jazzmasters.

Is it suitable for heavier rock sounds?

Yes. The triple-humbucker setup provides considerably more output and thickness than a conventional Jazzmaster pickup arrangement.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. A video demo is especially useful with this model because of its unusual pickup and switching system.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers guitars and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.